INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION/ ENROLMENT FORM 2015

2015 TUITION FEES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IELTS requirement

Online placement test

12 weeks 24 weeks

5.0 (no bands lower than 5.0)

50%+

12 weeks – $4,800 24 weeks – $9,600

3

15 weeks

5.5 (no bands lower than 5.0)

50%+

$9,000

Diploma in Animation & Digital Video

5

41 weeks

5.5 (no bands lower than 5.0)

60%+

$21,300

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

6

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma of Web Development

6

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma of Animation (Advanced)

6

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced)

6

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma in Game Art (Year One)

6

37 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma in Game Art (Year Two)

7

37 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced)

7

35 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics

7

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$21,300

Bachelor of Applied Science – Third Year Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (Auckland campus only)*

7

41 weeks

6.0 (no bands lower than 5.5)

70%+

$18,000

Programme

NZQA level

Duration

Certificate in English and Digital Design (Auckland campus only)

3

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

Tuition fees (NZD)

We accept IELTS, TOEFL and other international English Language test results. We can also offer you our Online English Placement Test as an alternative test to demonstrate your English Language level. Contact us for a free English Test. *Only students who have completed two ACG Yoobee diplomas are eligible to enter the third and final year of this degree.

2015 PROGRAMME START DATES – AUCKLAND CAMPUS Programme

2015 Start Dates

Certificate in English and Digital Design (Auckland Only)

2 February 2015 16 February 2015 2 March 2015 16 March 2015 7 April 2015 28 April 2015

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

27 January 2015 to 8 May 2015 20 May 2015 to 9 September 2015 7 September 2015 to 18 December 2015

Diploma in Animation & Digital Video

11 February 2015 to 11 December 2015 11 May 2015 to 23 March 2016 13 July 2015 to 1 April 2016

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

11 February to 11 December 2015 8 April 2015 to 18 February 2016 20 July 2015 to 25 May 2016 5 October 2015 to 30 June 2016

Diploma of Web Development

11 February 2015 to 11 December 2015 8 April 2015 to 18 February 2016 20 July 2015 to 25 May 2016

Diploma of Animation (Advanced)

20 April 2015 to 1 March 2016

Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced)

20 April 2015 to 1 March 2016

Diploma in Game Art (Year One)*

20 April 2015 to 29 January 2016

Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced)

2 March 2015 to 18 November 2015 13 July 2015 to 1 April 2016

Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics

9 March 2015 to 20 January 2016

Bachelor of Applied Science – Third year Open Polytechnic of New Zealand*

2 March 2015 to February 2016 13 July 2015 to June 2016

11 May 2015 25 May 2015 8 June 2015 29 June 2015 20 July 2015 3 August 2015 17 August 2015

31 August 2015 21 September 2015 12 October 2015 9 November 2015 23 November 2015 7 December 2015

2015 PROGRAMME START DATES – WELLINGTON CAMPUS Programme

2015 Dates

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

20 January 2015 to 8 May 2015 11 May 2015 to 18 August 2015 31 August 2015 to 11 December 2015

Diploma in Animation & Digital Video

9 February 2015 to 9 December 2015 30 March 2015 to 12 February 2016 11 May 2015 to 18 March 2016

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

9 February 2015 to 9 December 2015 11 May 2015 to 18 March 2016 24 August 2015 to 30 June 2016

Diploma of Web Development

9 February 2015 to 9 December 2015 13 July 2015 to 13 May 2016

Diploma of Animation (Advanced)

30 March 2015 to 12 February 2016

Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced)

30 March 2015 to 12 February 2016

Diploma in Game Art (Year One)

29 June 2015 to 15 April 2016

Diploma in Game Art (Year Two)

10 August 2015 to 11 May 2016

Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced)

30 March 2015 to 12 December 2015 13 July 2015 to 1 April 2016

*Only students who have completed two ACG Yoobee diplomas are eligible to enter the third and final year of this degree.

2015 PROGRAMME START DATES – CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS Programme

2015 Dates

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

20 January 2015 to 8 May 2015 12 March 2015 to 3 July 2015 24 August 2015 to 8 December 2015

Diploma in Animation & Digital Video

9 February 2015 to 10 December 2015 13 July 2015 to 1 April 2016

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

9 February to 10 December 2015 13 July 2015 to 1 April 2016

Diploma of Web Development

9 February to 10 December 2015 13 July 2015 to 18 May 2016

Diploma of Animation (Advanced)

8 April 2015 to 18 February 2016

Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced)

8 April 2015 to 18 February 2016

Diploma in Game Art (Year One)

9 February 2015 to 3 July 2015* 10 August 2015 to 11 May 2016

Diploma in Game Art (Year Two)

10 August 2015 to 11 May 2016

Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced)

8 April 2015 to 18 December 2015

*Special conditions apply.

HOLIDAY PERIODS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ACG Yoobee School of Design observes New Zealand public holidays, and the following breaks: Christmas and New Year – 20 December 2014 to 4 January 2015 Mid term break – 6 July 2015 to 10 July 2015 Holiday

Dates

Christmas

25–26 December 2014

New Year

1–2 January 2015

Waitangi Day

6 February 2015

Easter

3–6 April 2015

ANZAC Day

27 April 2015

Queens Birthday

1 June 2015

Labour Day

26 October 2015

Auckland Anniversary Day (Auckland only)

26 January 2015

Wellington Anniversary Day (Wellington only)

19 January 2015

Canterbury Anniversary Day (Christchurch only)

13 November 2015

Please refer to our website for the most up to date information at www.yoobee.ac.nz

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION/ ENROLMENT FORM 1

Student Information

STUDENT DETAILS

Please use a blue or black pen and write in BLOCK CAPITALS

Title (please tick one)

Mr

Mrs

Miss

Ms

Other (specify)

Family name First name(s) Name you wish to be known by Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)

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Gender

Male

Female

Nationality/Country you hold a passport for Ethnic origin

Chinese

Samoan

Indian

Fijian

Tongan

Filipino

Other (please specify)

ADDRESS DETAILS Your permanent home address (in your own country)

Country Email Telephone

[

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Fax

[

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Mobile

[

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Mobile

[

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Your address in New Zealand (Only required for students already in New Zealand)

Postcode Telephone

Email [

]

Correspondence is to be sent to

Fax Home

[

] New Zealand address -

If you know your NSN (National Student Number) please write it here

-

EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON/NEXT OF KIN – CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (Preferably a parent or guardian) Name

Home phone

Relationship

Work Phone

Email

Mobile

Address (not Post Office Box)

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Programme Selection

You may apply for more than one programme. For example, English & Digital Design and Diploma in Animation & Digital Video.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES Certificate in English and Digital Design (Auckland campus only) Number of Weeks

nn 12 Weeks nn 24 Weeks

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

nn 5 January 2015 nn 2 February 2015 nn 16 February 2015 nn 2 March 2015 nn 16 March 2015 nn 7 April 2015 nn 28 April 2015 AUCKLAND CAMPUS

nn 27 January 2015 nn 20 May 2015 nn 7 September 2015

nn 11 May 2015 nn 25 May 2015 nn 8 June 2015 nn 29 June 2015 nn 20 July 2015 nn 3 August 2015 nn 17 August 2015 WELLINGTON CAMPUS

nn 20 January 2015 nn 11 May 2015 nn 31 August 2015

nn 31 August 2015 nn 21 September 2015 nn 12 October 2015 nn 9 November 2015 nn 23 November 2015 nn 7 December 2015 CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS

nn 20 January 2015 nn 12 March 2015 nn 24 August 2015

PROGRAMMES AUCKLAND CAMPUS Diploma in Animation & Digital Video

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

Diploma of Web Development

Diploma of Animation (Advanced) Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced) Diploma in Game Art (Year One)

Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics Bachelor of Applied Science – Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (Auckland campus only)**

CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS

nn 11 February 2015 nn 11 May 2015 nn 13 July 2015 nn 11 February 2015 nn 8 April 2015 nn 20 July 2015 nn 5 October 2015 nn 11 February 2015 nn 8 April 2015 nn 20 July 2015 nn 20 April 2015 nn 20 April 2015

nn 9 February 2015 nn 30 March 2015 nn 11 May 2015 nn 9 February 2015 nn 11 May 2015 nn 24 August 2015

nn 9 February 2015 nn 13 July 2015

nn 9 February 2015 nn 13 July 2015

nn 9 February 2015 nn 13 July 2015

nn 30 March 2015 nn 30 March 2015

nn 8 April 2015 nn 8 April 2015

nn 20 April 2015

nn 29 June 2015

nn 9 February 2015* nn 10 August 2015 nn 10 August 2015 nn 8 April 2015

Diploma in Game Art (Year Two) Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced)

WELLINGTON CAMPUS

nn 2 March 2015 nn 13 July 2015 nn 9 March 2015 nn 2 March 2015 nn 13 July 2015

nn 8 August 2015 nn 30 March 2015 nn 13 July 2015

nn 9 February 2015 nn 13 July 2015

*Special entry requirements apply. **Only students who have completed two ACG Yoobee diplomas are eligible to enter the third and final year of this degree.

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Passport & Visa Details

ACG’S INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP WITH IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND ACG is one of 25 selected New Zealand education providers invited to participate in a new industry partnership initiative with Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

Students must also be applying for one of the following student visa types:

ACG is authorised to issue Visa Support Letters to students who have genuine intentions to study at ACG Schools; have access to funds to maintain themselves while enrolled at ACG and who meet our entry requirements.

• Fee Paying, English Language or

• Full Fee Paying • Full Scholarship INZ will provide priority visa processing to students who attach an ACG Visa Support Letter to their student visa application.

Nomination of streamlined visa application processing is only available to students who provide INZ with a complete application and required documentation, and who are applying from outside of New Zealand.

PASSPORT AND VISA Passport number Evidence of country of origin (Please attach copy of your passport) /

Passport issue date (DD/MM/YY) Are you currently in New Zealand or have studied in New Zealand?

Yes

/

Expiry date (DD/MM/YY)

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/

If yes, please attach a copy of the most recent Student or Visitor Visa

No

If you have visited or studied in NZ, have you ever had your place of study or visa terminated/cancelled?

Yes

No

Yes

No

If yes, please provide the reason/s for the termination/cancellation

Have you ever been refused a New Zealand visa?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide the reason/s INZ gave for the refusal

Have you ever been refused or had a visa cancelled by any other country? If yes, please provide the reason

FINANCIAL DETAILS How will you be funding your studies in New Zealand? Family or friend

Education loan in home country

Privately funded

Parent or self

I am applying for a scholarship – please provide details I have been awarded a scholarship – please attach the scholarship letter and provide details ACG Yoobee School of Design reserves the right to request additional information and/or evidence supporting the financial details if we are to provide a Visa Support Letter.

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English & Education Details

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Please attach verified copies of all your results Is English your first language?

Yes

If no, what is your first language?

No

Results of English language proficiency tests IELTS Score

Date test taken (DD/MM/YY)

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TOEFL Score

Date test taken (DD/MM/YY)

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Other (please state)

Date test taken (DD/MM/YY)

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Have you studied in New Zealand before? e.g. Language School, Secondary School, Polytechnic or University

Yes

No

Name of institution (please attach verified certificate from the institute)

Dates attended

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From (DD/MM/YY)

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To (DD/MM/YY)

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If you attended a Secondary School in New Zealand what is the highest qualification you gained?

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDIES Please attach a verified translation of your results Secondary school attended

Country

Dates attended

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From (DD/MM/YY)

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To (DD/MM/YY)

Highest secondary school qualification awarded

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Date completed (DD/MM/YY)

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TERTIARY STUDIES Please attach a verified translation of your results Please provide details of any tertiary studies you have undertaken overseas or in New Zealand (Including foundation studies) at an institute of technology, polytechnic, university, college of higher education or private training establishment (PTE). Name of qualification

Institution

Country Date enrolled (DD/MM/YY)

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Successfully completed

Name of qualification

Yes

No

Yes

No

Institution

Country Date enrolled (DD/MM/YY)

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Successfully completed

What is the highest qualification you hold from a tertiary institution? (Please tick appropriate box) Vocational Qualification

Postgraduate Qualification

Certificate

Bachelors Degree

No Tertiary Qualification

Masters Degree

Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Diploma

Other*

* If you ticked Other (please state)

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR DISABILITIES The completion of this section is not compulsory Do you have a medical condition (e.g. impairment, long term injury, mobility issues, specific learning disability, chronic illness, mental health condition) that we need to know about so we can support your learning? (All information supplied is confidential) In an emergency, would you require help to leave the building?

Yes

Yes

No

No

If yes, please specify the condition

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (IF APPLICABLE) Please include Curriculum Vitae/Resume Name of company

Duration

Position and duties

From (DD/MM/YY)

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To (DD/MM/YY)

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Name of company

Duration

5

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Position and duties

From (DD/MM/YY)

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To (DD/MM/YY)

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Accommodation, Arrival and Medical Insurance

ACCOMMODATION AND ARRIVAL DETAILS Do you require assistance with accommodation? If yes, what type?

Homestay

Apartment

Would you like to be met at the airport?

Yes

Yes

No

Temporary No

Our campus international staff will follow up with specific information and options to assist you in making appropriate arrangements. Please provide flight details 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE Comprehensive medical, travel and contents insurance is required while studying in New Zealand. ACG Yoobee School of Design will arrange the Comprehensive Insurance to cover you for the length of the student visa period through the Southern Cross International Student Max Policy.

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Administration Information

MAIN ACTIVITY/ OCCUPATION What was your main activity or occupation if you were in New Zealand at 1 October in the year prior to your programme commencing? (Please tick) Secondary school student

Polytechnic student

Wage or salary earner

University student

College of Education student

Self employed

Overseas

Private Training Establishment student

Other*

* If you ticked other, please specify

MARKETING INFORMATION Where did you hear about ACG Yoobee School of Design ? (Please tick) Family/Friends Website Education Exhibition/Fair

Education Agent Company name or name of Agent

New Zealand High Commission/Embassy Other (please specify) Agent Stamp

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Payment Details

PAYMENT OF FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please tick the method of payment you will be using Method of programme fee payment (due prior to course start date) Cash for the amount of Cheque (make out to ACG Yoobee School of Design) for the amount of Direct credit/Internet banking for the amount of Telegraphic transfer for the amount of .

Fees

ACG Yoobee School of Design reserves the right to cancel a programme if there are insufficient enrolments prior to programme commencing.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Payable in New Zealand Dollars to: Account Name

Public Trust – ACG Yoobee School of Design

Bank

BNZ (Bank of New Zealand Banking Group), North End Branch, Wellington

A/C No.

02-0536-0305865-01

Swift Code

BKNZN22

Payee Reference

6846351

Payee Code

Student ID Number

Payee Particulars

Student’s name

Notes: 1. Please pay fees on the Fee Schedule provided with the Unconditional Offer of Place in full to the ACG Yoobee School of Design bank account. 2. When a payment is made by telegraphic transfer a copy of the TT form must be sent by e-mail to [email protected] 3. Payment by Credit Card is accepted with amounts being transacted in New Zealand Dollars only. ACG International Centre can accept Visa and Mastercard, we prefer American Express Credit Card payments will attract an additional fee of 2.0 percent. Payments are only accepted when the ACG International Student Credit Card Payment Form available from [email protected] is completed.

STUDENT FEE PROTECTION The New Zealand Qualifications Authority requires Private Training Establishments to provide security for the repayment of prepaid fees in the event programmes are terminated early. Accordingly, in the event a programme is terminated and alternative tuition services are not provided, the student is entitled to a refund of prepaid student fees pro rata for the balance of the course based upon the number of full weeks required to complete the programme. All student fees paid in advance are held in a trust account managed by the Public Trust.

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Withdrawal and Refund Policy

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY – EDUCATION ACT 1989 Programme Duration

Refund/ Withdrawal Received

Tuition Fees Refund

Programmes 3 months and longer (iCreate & Diplomas)

Before the programme start date

75% of fees

Within 10 working days of programme start date

75% of fees

After 10 days from programme start date

No refund

Before the programme start date

75% of fees

Within 5 working days of programme start date

75% of fees

After 5 days from programme start date

No refund

Programmes less than 3 months (Certificate in English and Digital Design)

Notes: 1 For students that begin after the official programme start date, the 5 or 10 working days start from the day the student actually begins the programme. 2 ACG Yoobee School of Design reserves the right to cancel any programme. Any student who has paid to attend a programme that is cancelled either before the programme commences, or during the programme, is entitled to a full refund of their paid fees.

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACG Yoobee School of Design has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website at www.nzqa.govt.nz Immigration

Accident Insurance

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying and reporting requirements are available through New Zealand Immigration, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz

Eligibility for Health Services Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz

Medical and Travel Insurance International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance for the full duration of any programme while studying in New Zealand.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST – HAVE YOU... Answered all questions

Attached a verified translation of your Secondary School results

Attached Curriculum Vitae/Resume (if available)

Attached examples of design work

Attached a verified copy of your passport

Attached a verified translation of your Tertiary study results

Attached a verified copy of your English Proficiency Test results

Signed and dated the Declaration Section

Attached verified copies of your academic record from any institute you have previously attended in New Zealand

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Acceptance of Terms

DECLARATION I declare that all information I have supplied on this form and any attached documentation to be true and complete and I acknowledge that ACG Yoobee School of Design may suspend my enrolment if false information has been supplied or required information not supplied by the due date. I acknowledge that the full amount of the programme fee will be paid by the programme start date and I have read and understand the refund and withdrawal policy. I am aware that I must immediately advise ACG Yoobee School of Design if any information provided is incorrect or changes or there are changes in my circumstances that are relevant to my application or to my student application or to my ability to support myself. I understand that the final decision on whether ACG will provide INZ visa nomination will be made by ACG based on my application and information in this form. I acknowledge that ACG Yoobee School of Design can archive, display or utilise any artistic material generated by me during the programme of study for use in ACG Yoobee School of Design publications, advertising, publicity and promotions. I authorise ACG Yoobee School of Design to collect, store and use any personal and programme related information about me for its purposes, or as requested by the Ministry of Education, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and other Government agencies in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. I am aware I may view any personal information held about me. Student signature

Date (DD/MM/YY)

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Parent’s signature (if student is under 18)

Date (DD/MM/YY)

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OFFICE USE ONLY Input

Date (DD/MM/YY)

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Public Trust number Receipt number Student ID number

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION VIA ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: POST

IN PERSON

International Centre Academic Colleges Group Post Office Box 6199 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141 New Zealand

Auckland Campus Level 4, 3 City Road Auckland

EMAIL Scan and email to [email protected] FAX +64 9 377 7125

Wellington Campus Level 2, 20 Kent Terrace Mt. Victoria Wellington Christchurch Campus Level 2, Otakaro Building University of Canterbury, Dovedale Avenue Christchurch

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME RELATED FEES ($NZD) We would suggest that students discuss the items with their tutor before purchasing as for some items the cost will vary depending on the brand of item purchased or on the student’s individual needs. Items provided by ACG Yoobee

Essential items to purchase

Additional items students may wish to purchase

• 1 visual diary

• USB drives (2–4 GB) – up to $35

• Storage media for back up – $100

• $27 printing credit

• Ruler and knife – approximately $5

• Art materials – up to $200

• Monthly internet quota

• Glue stick – approximately $5

• Extra print credits – up to $20

Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate)

• Extra internet quota – up to $30

• Art materials (paints, crayons, paper, modelling clay etc)

• Extra visual diaries – up to $30 • Earphones for sound editing – up to $30

Diploma in Animation & Digital Video • 1 visual diary

• External hard drive – up to $200

• 1 SD card – approximately $8

• Software manuals

• Headphones – approximately $60

• 10 CD labels – approximately $15

• $10 printing credit

• 10 CD presentation cases – approximately $50

• Monthly internet quota

• Storage media (CD/DVDs) – up to $70 • Extra print credits – up to $80 • Extra internet quota – up to $100 • Sundry stationery – up to $100

Diploma of Computer Graphic Design • Software manuals • 1 visual diary • 10 DVDs – provided • $180 printing credit • Monthly internet quota

• External hard drive 250GB+ – up to $200

• Additional visual diaries – up to $30

• Folders for filing briefs, notes and projects – up to $20

• Extra internet quota – up to $50

• Portfolio – up to $180 • Drawing materials – up to $100

• Extra print credits – up to $100 • Specialty printing papers – up to $140 • Digital camera – up to $300

• Metal ruler and knife – up to $50 • Binding, paper and mounting board – up to $100 • Glue – up to $90 • Sundry stationery – up to $80 Diploma of Web Development • External web hosting

• USB 4GB+ – up to $35

• Recommended textbooks – up to $500

• 1 visual diary

• Sundry stationery – up to $100

• Software manuals

• Extra print credits – up to $50

• $10 printing credit

• Extra Internet quota – up to $100

• Monthly internet quota Diploma of Animation (Advanced) • 1 visual diary

• Textbooks – approximately $150

• 1 SD card – approximately $8

• Student notebook

• External USB hard drive – up to $200

• 10 CD labels – approximately $15

• $10 printing credit

• 1 MiniDV video tape – approximately $15

• 10 CD presentation cases – approximately $50

• Headphones – approximately $60

• Extra print credits – up to $80

• Monthly internet quota

• Storage media (CD/DVDs) – up to $70 • Extra internet quota – up to $100 • Sundry stationery – up to $100

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME RELATED FEES – CONTINUED Items provided by ACG Yoobee

Essential items to purchase

Additional items students may wish to purchase

Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced) • 1 visual diary

• Textbooks – approximately $300

• 1 SD card – approximately $8

• $10 printing credit

• External hard drive – approximately $200

• 10 CD labels – approximately $15

• Headphones – approximately $60

• Storage media (CD/DVDs) – up to $70

• Monthly internet quota

• 10 CD presentation cases – approximately $50 • Extra print credits – up to $80 • Extra internet quota – up to $100 • Sundry stationery – up to $100

Diploma in Game Art • Software manuals

• External hard drive – up to $200

• Recommended textbooks – up to $400

• $10 printing credits

• 1 digital video tape – approximately $15

• 8GB USB pen drive approximately $50

• Wacom Medium Pro Tablet $400

• Extra internet quota – up to $100

• Monthly internet quota

• Extra print credits – up to $80 • Sundry stationery – up to $100

Diploma of Digital Media (Advanced) • 1 visual diary • $180 printing credit • Monthly internet quota

• Security card – up to $30 (refundable deposit) • External hard drive 250GB+ – up to $200 • Special card, paper and sundry art supplies – up to $300

These may vary depending on your needs and area of specialisation. • Headphones – up to $60 • Storage media (CD/DVDs) – up to $180 • Extra print credits – up to $200 • Extra internet quota – up to $200 • Recommended texts – up to $700 • Replacement key – approximately $10 • Mouse – up to $120 • Keyboard – up to $80 • Laptop stand – up to $125 • Graphic Tablet – up to $500 • Software manuals – up to $150 • Additional visual diaries – up to $100 • Presentation folder – up to $200 • Additional stationery, art supplies or printing costs – up to $500

Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics • 1 visual diary

• Textbooks – approximately $400

• 1 SD card – approximately $8

• $10 printing credits

• External hard drive – up to $200

• 10 CD labels – approximately $15

• Monthly internet quota

• Headphones – approximately $60

• 10 CD presentation cases – approximately $50 • Storage media such as DVDs – up to $70 • Wacom Graphic Tablet - between $150 and $500 • Extra print credits – up to $80 • Extra internet quota – up to $100 • Sundry stationery – up to $100 • Drawing tools such as pencils, erasers, illustration markers – up to $25

For Bachelor of Applied Science, please visit www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks for the list of required textbooks. Additional enrolment and services fees may apply.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS We can help you to arrange the following accommodation options: Temporary Accommodation

1–2 weeks at Youth Hostels or Backpackers (budget range from $50 NZD per night to $400 NZD per week, depending on choices and availabilities)

Student Apartments

Long–term student apartments, self catering budget for $200 NZD per week to $300 NZD per week depending on choices, locations and availabilities

Homestay Accommodation

Student stays with a family. They have a fully furnished room and the following is included: • Laundry • 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) during weekdays • 3 meals in the weekend (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Minimum booking is 4 weeks

HOMESTAY FEES 2015 Accommodation

Auckland

Wellington

Christchurch

Homestay placement fee

$300 NZD

$300 NZD

$300 NZD

Homestay placement fee (under 18 years old)

$300 NZD

$340 NZD

$300 NZD

Homestay fees per week

$240 NZD

$260 NZD

$235 NZD

Homestay fees per week (under 18 years old)

$265 NZD

$260 NZD

$260 NZD

*The above services are provided through the contracted Homestay providers.

UNDER 18 YEARS OLD? We enrol students from 17 years old and above. Students who are under 18 years old must stay with our approved Homestay family or with their parents, or an ACG approved designated caregiver. In addition: • We must have 24 hour emergency contact details for parents or legal guardian • A monthly report will be provided to parents or legal guardian on the student’s progress • Students must meet the International Liaison Officer weekly to ensure the student is well supported • Students need to seek approval from ACG Yoobee School of Design before making arrangements for holidays with a written confirmation from their parents or legal guardian

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE 12 months – $500 NZD or 13 months $541 NZD (fee subject to change) Students are required to have comprehensive medical and travel insurance in New Zealand. ACG Yoobee School of Design will arrange comprehensive insurance cover for students through the Southern Cross International Student Max Policy to cover the whole length of the student visa. Full details please refer to: https://www.scti.co.nz/international-student

LIVING EXPENSES It is recommended by Immigration New Zealand that students budget approximately $1,250 NZD per month for living expenses, or $15,000 NZD per year. To get an idea of current updated living costs in New Zealand, please visit www.studyinnewzealand.com/live

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX All fees are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable. This is a New Zealand Government tax payable on the supply of goods and services.

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT EXPORT EDUCATION LEVY The New Zealand government has approved an international student levy on tuition and programme related fees. As at August 2013 the levy was set at 0.45% of the compulsory tuition fees.

ADMISSION PROCESS Please read all the information carefully. If you need help choosing the right programme, or understanding the admission process, please contact the international team at [email protected] Procedures

Action by student

Action by ACG Yoobee School of Design

Step 1: Application

Complete the International application form and provide:

• Review application

• Verified copy of your passport

• Assess application

• Examples of your design work (digital format)

• Email offer of place and payment information

• Interview student

• Evidence of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) • Curriculum Vitae/Resume (if available) • Statement of purpose or study plan Step 2: Enrolment

• Pay all fees (tuition fees, accommodation placement, accommodation, medical and travel insurance)* • Make travel and accommodation arrangements

• Issue Public Trust receipt • Assist the student with student visa, accommodation and other arrangements (connect student with our student community) if needed

• Prepare for student visa application Step 3: Completion

• Send a copy of student visa • Inform ACG Yoobee School of Design of your arrival details

• Confirm accommodation and airport pick up arrangement (if needed) • Arrange medical and travel insurance • Send first day and orientation information

Step 4: Arrival

Report to ACG Yoobee School of Design:

• Orientation

• Attend orientation

• Help students settling into New Zealand

• Bring passport and present student visa

• Complete enrolment process

• Complete enrolment process with International Liaison Officer *Students from certain countries i.e China, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Russia and Turkey, please pay fees after a Student Visa Approved in Principle has been obtained from Immigration New Zealand.

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACK VIA ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: POST

IN PERSON

International Centre Academic Colleges Group Post Office Box 6199 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141 New Zealand

Auckland Campus Level 4, 3 City Road Auckland

EMAIL Scan and email to [email protected] FAX +64 9 377 7125

Wellington Campus Level 2, 20 Kent Terrace Mt. Victoria Wellington Christchurch Campus Level 2, Otakaro Building University of Canterbury, Dovedale Avenue Christchurch

Please refer to our website for the most up to date information at www.yoobee.ac.nz